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If I stand on my head with my face pointing Northwards, in what direction will my right-hand point ?

A

East

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West

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North

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South

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Solution

The correct option is A West
When I stand on my head with my face pointing Northwards. Clearly, my
left hand will point towards east and my right hand will point towards
West .

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